Standard Bill of Lading Instructions
This form contains 110 fields organized into 22 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Collect on Delivery Information | ||
| Collect on Delivery Amount | Number |
Provide the monetary amount to be collected upon delivery.
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| Remit to Name | Text |
Enter the name of the party to whom the Collect on Delivery funds should be remitted. Fill only if 'Collect on Delivery Amount' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
Collect on Delivery Amount
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| Remit to Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address for remitting the Collect on Delivery funds. Fill only if 'Collect on Delivery Amount' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
Collect on Delivery Amount
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| Remit to City | Text |
Enter the city for remitting the Collect on Delivery funds. Fill only if 'Collect on Delivery Amount' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
Collect on Delivery Amount
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| Remit to State | Text |
Enter the state for remitting the Collect on Delivery funds. Fill only if 'Collect on Delivery Amount' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
Collect on Delivery Amount
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| Consignee Information | ||
| Consignee Name | Text |
Please enter the full name of the consignee (the party to whom the shipment is being delivered).
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| Consignee Phone Number | Text |
Please provide the phone number of the consignee.
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| Consignee Reference Number | ||
| Consignee Reference / PO Number | Text |
Provide the consignee's reference number or purchase order number.
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| Declared Value | ||
| Declared Value Amount | Number |
Enter the maximum declared value of the property.
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| Declared Value Unit | Text |
Enter the unit of measure for the declared value, such as 'pound' or 'package'.
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| Delivering Carrier | ||
| Delivering Carrier | Text |
Enter the name of the delivering carrier responsible for transporting the shipment.
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| Destination Address | ||
| Destination Street | Text |
Enter the street address for the destination.
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| Destination City | Text |
Enter the city for the destination.
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| Destination State | Text |
Enter the state abbreviation for the destination.
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| Destination Zip Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the destination.
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| Eighth Shipping Item | ||
| Eighth Item Weight | Number |
Enter the total weight in pounds for the eighth shipping item, subject to correction.
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| Eighth Item Handling Units No Type | Text |
Enter the number and type of handling units for the eighth shipping item.
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| Eighth Item Number of Packages | Number |
Enter the number of packages for the eighth shipping item.
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| Eighth Item Class or Rate | Text |
Enter the freight class or rate applicable to the eighth shipping item.
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| Eighth Item Description | Text |
Provide a description of the kind of package, articles, special marks, and any exceptions for the eighth shipping item.
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| Eighth Item Cube | Text |
Enter the cubic dimensions for the eighth shipping item, if applicable.
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| Fifth Shipping Item | ||
| Number of Packages | Number |
Enter the total number of packages for the fifth shipping item.
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| Handling Units Type | Text |
Provide the type of handling units for the fifth shipping item.
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| Item Description | Text |
Describe the kind of package, articles, and any special marks or exceptions for the fifth shipping item.
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| Weight in Pounds | Number |
Enter the weight in pounds for the fifth shipping item, subject to correction.
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| Class or Rate | Text |
Provide the freight class or applicable rate for the fifth shipping item.
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| First Shipping Item | ||
| Number of Packages | Number |
Enter the total number of packages for this shipping item.
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| Handling Unit Type | Text |
Specify the type of handling unit or hazardous material code for this shipping item.
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| Package and Article Description | Text |
Provide a detailed description of the package type, articles contained, and any special marks or exceptions for this shipping item.
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| Weight in Pounds | Number |
Enter the total weight of this shipping item in pounds.
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| Freight Class or Rate | Text |
Provide the freight class or applicable rate for this shipping item.
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| Fourth Shipping Item | ||
| Fourth Item Number of Packages | Number |
Enter the total number of packages for the fourth shipping item.
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| Fourth Item Handling Units | Text |
Enter the handling units and type for the fourth shipping item.
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| Fourth Item HM Indicator | Text |
Indicate if the fourth shipping item contains hazardous materials.
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| Fourth Item Weight | Number |
Enter the weight of the fourth shipping item in pounds, subject to correction.
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| Fourth Item Freight Class or Rate | Number |
Enter the freight class or rate applicable to the fourth shipping item.
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| Freight Bill Address | ||
| Company Name | Text |
Please enter the full legal name of the company to which the freight bill should be sent.
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| Street Address | Text |
Please enter the street address where the freight bill should be sent.
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| City | Text |
Please enter the city where the freight bill should be sent.
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| State | Text |
Please enter the state where the freight bill should be sent.
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| Zip Code | Text |
Please enter the zip code for the freight bill address.
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| General | ||
| COD Fee Paid by Shipper | Checkbox |
Check this box if the C.O.D. (Cash on Delivery) fee is to be paid by the shipper. Fill only if 'Collect on Delivery Amount' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
Collect on Delivery Amount
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| COD Fee Paid by Consignee | Checkbox |
Check this box if the C.O.D. (Cash on Delivery) fee is to be paid by the consignee. Fill only if 'COD Fee Paid by Shipper' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
COD Fee Paid by Shipper
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| Consignee's Check OK | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate that the consignee's check is an acceptable form of payment for the C.O.D. fee. Fill only if 'Collect on Delivery Amount' has a monetary value.
Depends on:
Collect on Delivery Amount
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| Hazardous Material Line 1 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 1 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the first item listed.
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70
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92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
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50
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| Hazardous Material Line 2 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 2 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the second item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Hazardous Material Line 3 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 3 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the third item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Hazardous Material Line 4 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 4 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the fourth item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Hazardous Material Line 5 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 5 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the fifth item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Hazardous Material Line 6 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 6 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the sixth item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Hazardous Material Line 7 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 7 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the seventh item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Hazardous Material Line 8 | Checkbox |
Check this box if the package described on this line contains hazardous materials.
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| Class or Rate Row 8 | Number |
Enter the classification or rate for the eighth item listed.
85
60
200
70
250
92.5
125
175
110
400
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300
500
77.5
55
65
100
150
50
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| Freight Charges Collect | Checkbox |
Check this box if the freight charges are to be collected from the consignee upon delivery, rather than being prepaid.
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| Stretch Wrapped Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the shipment is stretch-wrapped.
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| Stretch Wrapped No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the shipment is not stretch-wrapped.
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| Ninth Shipping Item | ||
| Ninth Item Weight | Number |
Please enter the weight in pounds for the ninth shipping item, subject to correction.
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| Problem Notification Contact | ||
| Contact Name | Text |
Please provide the full name of the contact person to be notified if there is a problem en route or at delivery.
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| Contact Fax | Text |
Please provide the fax number of the contact person to be notified if there is a problem en route or at delivery.
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| Contact Phone | Text |
Please provide the phone number of the contact person to be notified if there is a problem en route or at delivery.
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| Second Shipping Item | ||
| Number of Packages | Text |
Provide the total count of packages for this specific shipping item.
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| Handling Units Type | Text |
Specify the number and type of handling units associated with this shipping item.
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| Package and Article Description | Text |
Enter a comprehensive description of the package kind, articles contained, special marks, and any exceptions for this shipping item.
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| Item Weight | Number |
Enter the weight of this shipping item in pounds.
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| Item Cubic Measurement | Number |
Enter the cubic measurement for this shipping item, if applicable.
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| Seventh Shipping Item | ||
| Seventh Item Weight | Number |
Enter the total weight in pounds for the seventh shipping item.
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| Seventh Item Number of Packages | Number |
Enter the total number of packages for the seventh shipping item.
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| Seventh Item Handling Unit Type | Text |
Enter the type of handling units used for the seventh shipping item, such as cartons or pallets.
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| Seventh Item Hazardous Material | Text |
Indicate if the seventh shipping item is a hazardous material, typically by marking 'X'.
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| Seventh Item Class or Rate | Text |
Enter the freight class or applicable rate for the seventh shipping item.
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| Seventh Item Cube | Number |
Enter the total cubic measurement for the seventh shipping item if applicable.
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| Shipment Counts | ||
| Package Count | Number |
Enter the total number of packages included in this shipment.
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| Pallet Count | Number |
Enter the total number of pallets included in this shipment.
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| Number of Shipments | Number |
Enter the total number of individual shipments.
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| Shipper Address | ||
| Shipper Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the shipper or the shipper's company.
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| Street Address | Text |
Provide the street number and name for the shipper's address.
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| City | Text |
Enter the city for the shipper's address.
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| State | Text |
Provide the two-letter state abbreviation for the shipper's address.
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| Zip Code | Text |
Enter the postal zip code for the shipper's address.
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| Shipper Bill of Lading Number | ||
| Shipper Bill of Lading Number | Text |
Enter the unique identifying number for this shipper's bill of lading.
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| Shipper Certification | ||
| Shipper Signature/Initials | Text |
Provide the shipper's signature or initials to officially certify the information provided in the bill of lading.
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| Signatory Name | Text |
Enter the printed name of the individual who is signing and certifying the bill of lading on behalf of the shipper.
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| Certification Date | Date |
Provide the date when the shipper's certification and signature were applied to the document.
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| Certification Time | Time |
Enter the time when the shipper's certification and signature were applied to the document.
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| Sixth Shipping Item | ||
| Sixth Shipping Item Class or Rate | Text |
Please provide the class or rate for the sixth shipping item.
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| Sixth Shipping Item Number of Packages | Number |
Please enter the total number of packages for the sixth shipping item.
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| Sixth Shipping Item Handling Units Type | Text |
Please specify the type of handling units for the sixth shipping item.
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| Sixth Shipping Item Package and Article Description | Text |
Please provide a detailed description of the kind of package, articles, special marks, and any exceptions for the sixth shipping item.
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| Sixth Shipping Item Weight | Number |
Please enter the weight in pounds for the sixth shipping item.
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| Sixth Shipping Item Cube | Number |
Please enter the cubic measurement for the sixth shipping item.
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| Third Shipping Item | ||
| Third Item Number of Packages | Number |
Enter the total number of packages for the third shipping item.
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| Third Item Handling Units Number and Type | Text |
Specify the number and type of handling units for the third shipping item.
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| Third Item Package Description | Text |
Provide a detailed description of the kind of package, articles, and any special marks or exceptions for the third shipping item.
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| Third Item Weight in Pounds | Number |
Enter the total weight of the third shipping item in pounds.
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| Third Item Cube (Optional) | Number |
Enter the cubic measurement of the third shipping item if applicable.
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